Eating out
Thankfully, there are many vegetarian options available in most restaurants and fast food outlets these days. Usually they are on the main menu and some places use a symbol to make them easily recognised.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
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Beach Cafe and Bar
Tahuna Beach Reserve, Tahunanui, Nelson 03 546 4617 thebeachcafe.co.nz/ -
Beam Me Up Bagels
104 Great King St North, Dunedin https://beammeup.nz/ -
Beeji Dhaba
587 Victoria St, Hamilton 07 464 0146 https://beejidhaba.co.nz/ -
Beeji Dhaba - Frankton
14 Rawhiti Street, Frankton, Hamilton 07 974 0022 https://beejidhaba.co.nz/ -
Belén Plant Bakery
105 Courtney Place, 104 Lambton Quay, and Wellington Domestic Airport Terminal https://belenplantbakery.com/ -
Belly Worship
547 Dominion Rd, Auckland 09 638 8389 facebook.com/bellyworship/ -
Benedict's
30 Saint Benedicts St, Auckland 092121621 benedicts.co.nz/ -
Bestie Cafe
St Kevin's Arcade, Karangahape Road, Auckland http://bestiecafe.co.nz/ -
Bhakti Lounge
175 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington 022 300 7786 bhaktilounge.org.nz/ -
Big Sur
432 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn (at Warnock St), Auckland 09 361 6196 -
Bikanervala - Christchurch
458 Colombo St, Christchurch 03 595 0292 https://bikanervala.nz/ -
Bikanervala - Henderson
214 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland 09 835 3565 bikanervala.co.nz/
Tahuna Beach Reserve, Tahunanui, Nelson
Thankfully, there are many vegetarian options available in most restaurants and fast food outlets these days. Usually they are on the main menu and some places use a symbol to make them easily recognised.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.
You do have to be careful, because even these days some folks don’t understand what “vegetarian” means. Fish is often considered vegetarian, oyster and fish sauce can be in curries, cheese often contains calf rennet, wine can contain isinglass (from fish swim bladders), etc. Make sure you check with the waiter if you’re unsure.
It can be a good idea to check the menu online, or phone ahead of time, especially if you are looking for a vegan meal. While vegetarian meals are commonly on menus, vegan meals often are not. Good chefs will be able to whip something yummy up, but generally appreciate knowing in advance you’re coming. Be sure not to be too difficult to please and thank them profusely afterward. This helps to encourage a favourable opinion of vegetarians and ensures they’re inspired to try again.